Lou Barlow Announces New Solo Album

Just because he's back to slugging away corroded bass tones for Dinosaur Jr. doesn't mean Lou Barlow has stopped writing songs for his own projects. The indie rock journeyman is ready to release his second LP under his own name, Goodnight Unknown, on October 6 via Merge. The record is produced by Andrew Murdock (Godsmack, Avenged Sevenfold [?!]) and features guest turns from the Melvins' Dale Crover and singer-songwriter Lisa Germano.

Lou is set to road test some of the new material when he opens up for Dinosaur Jr. on tour starting September 30. He'll be backed by the Missingmen, who have previously backed up Mike Watt.